LAS VEGAS, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) and Konami Gaming, Inc. a subsidiary of
KONAMI CORPORATION (NYSE: KNM) today announced a joint agreement in
which Konami will adopt IGT's Universal Game Adaptor (UGA) for an
IGT systems solution to enable IGT's Service Window functionality
on Konami slot machines.
This technology allows IGT's system to manage Picture-in-Picture
functionality on enabled Konami machines. It caters to the
immediate needs of casino customers, as it is a great resource for
operators who are not yet ready to move to a full, open
standards-based games-to-systems (G2S) floor, or intend to mix
legacy slot machines with newer, native G2S machines. These
communication features allow operators to deliver floor-wide
bonuses, loyalty programs and services to players directly in the
primary game window instead of the traditional interactive LCD.
Similarly, Konami Casino Management System (KCMS) will be able to
manage the Picture-in-Picture capabilities on enabled IGT slot
machines using the UGA.
"We are very excited to join with IGT in utilizing the UGA on
Konami slot machines," said Steve
Sutherland, COO/EVP of Konami Gaming, Inc. "This technology
will deliver new ways for operators to communicate with their
players. We are also pleased to join in the push to have a more
collaborative relationship with our competitors that we hope will
shape the industry moving
forward."
Konami and IGT customers will be able to utilize the GSA
standards, to interface and preserve the game's touch screen
display integrity, promoting supportability. This solution
preserves the game provider's ability to continuously innovate
while ensuring that their game internals are not compromised.
"IGT and Konami are collaborating to further drive the industry
forward and to strengthen floor-wide infrastructure and casino game
functionality through an open G2S casino floor network," said
Eric Tom, IGT EVP of North American
Sales & Global Service. "This agreement is yet another example
of our commitment to open network standards, as well as our
dedication to interoperability and collaboration with other vendors
and manufacturers."
Please visit IGT.com/systems to find out more about the UGA and
IGT's industry leading systems that provide casino operators with
cutting-edge ways to optimize ROI's and enhance player
experience.
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About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global
leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming
machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming
solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is
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Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.
About Konami Gaming, Inc.
Konami Gaming, Inc., is a Las
Vegas based subsidiary of KONAMI CORPORATION (NYSE: KNM).
The company is a leading provider of slot machines and casino
management systems for the global gaming market. For more
information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit
www.konamigaming.com or follow Konami Gaming, Inc. on Twitter at
@KonamiGamingInc or on Facebook, at
www.facebook.com/KonamiGaming.
SOURCE IGT